Pratt Coffee Shop Metamorphosis Underway
The old Pratt Coffee Shop at 274 Hall Street in Clinton Hill has been closed since this summer for renovations. As The Local reported last month, when it reopens it will be as the more-upscale-sounding Pratt Cafe. GMAP
“I like, you know, attractive and clean restaurants.”
what the hell does the outside of a restaurant have to do with what it looks like on the inside, or it’s cleanliness?
upscale coffe shows blow chunks because it’s less about the coffee and more about free wi-fi for the unemployed ‘creative types’ :-/
*rob*
wow the fact that this place is even being reno’d signals the end of a very long era… nice that it’s not going away or getting replaced by something swanky. Anyone know if it’s the same owners? MM is right, it got zero points for ambiance but the vibe was friendly and I liked it. Awful coffee either way. But anyway, thinking back on the countless meals and terrible cups of coffee I’ve had there certainly make me feel ancient.
“Personally, good coffee is #1 for me.”
Who cares how the coffee tastes, DH, as long as the coffee shop’s facade looks good?! Really, I’m surprised at you!
You’re so fussy, ML! ; )
I like, you know, attractive and clean restaurants.
I dunno, DH. Part of what attracts people to a basic establishment like a diner is how the exterior looks. It may be a retro, often original, 1950’s look, with old Coke signs, etc, or something more stainless steel and gleaming, or just casual comfy, but there has to be something there that attracts you. Too ratty or run down, and even the board of health won’t come in to close you down. All restaurants have to have some kind of attractive “look”, or they won’t get those initial customers that will give it word of mouth advertising.
What do you look for in a coffeeshop Minard?
Personally, good coffee is #1 for me.
Outside asthetics are even less important for coffee shops than they are for new construction condos.
-maybe to a dirty hipster